Pool Skimmer Cracked or Leaking? When to Replace It With a Hayward SkimMaster (SP1072T2)
If your pool keeps losing water and the leak traces back to the skimmer, a cracked skimmer body is often the cause. Here is how to confirm it, and when...
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IntelliChlor Cell Not Working? You Might Only Need the Cell Circuit Board (Pentair 520724)
The circuit board inside a Pentair IntelliChlor salt cell can fail while the titanium plates are still in good shape. Here is how to tell if the 520724 cell board...
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Pentair IntelliChem Says No Flow? How to Test and Replace the Flow Switch (522623Z)
If your Pentair IntelliChem shows a no flow alarm and stops dosing chemicals, the flow switch is the most common cause. Here is how to test it and replace it...
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Pool Cleaner Hose Sinking or Tangling? Replace Your Hayward Hose Floats (PVX280PK2)
Worn hose floats make a pool cleaner hose sink, drag, and tangle. Here is how to spot bad floats and replace them with the Hayward PVX280PK2 two pack.
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Hayward SP0714T vs. SPX0715X32: Do You Need a 1.5-Inch or 2-Inch Multiport Valve?
Trying to pick between the 1.5 inch Hayward SP0714T and the 2 inch SPX0715X32 multiport valve? Here is a simple way to figure out which size actually fits your filter...
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Can You Replace a 3/4 HP Pool Pump Motor With a 1 HP? (Hayward SPX1605Z1M vs SPX1607Z1M)
Thinking about swapping your 3/4 HP pool pump motor for a 1 HP? Here's when the Hayward SPX1605Z1M is the right call, when the SPX1607Z1M makes sense, and why bigger...
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Pentair 3-Way Pool Valve Leaking or Hard to Turn? How to Fix It (Model 263026)
A leaking or stiff 3-way pool valve usually comes down to a worn diverter seal or a valve body that has given out. Here is how to tell which one...
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Pentair IntelliChlor IC20 vs. IC40: Which Salt Cell Does Your Pool Need? (EC-520554 vs 520555)
Comparing the Pentair IntelliChlor IC20 (EC-520554) and IC40 (520555) salt cells. We cover pool size limits, chlorine output, compatibility, and why buying the bigger cell often saves money over time.
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EasyTouch Not Talking to Your IntelliChlor? It Might Be the Surge Board (Pentair 521218)
If your EasyTouch or IntelliTouch system stopped controlling your IntelliChlor salt cell, the Pentair 521218 surge board inside the load center is a common culprit. Here's how to diagnose it...
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Hayward Variable Speed Pump Display Not Working? How to Fix It (VSXDISPLAYX1)
A blank or unresponsive display on a Hayward variable speed pump is usually a power problem or a failed display unit. Here is how to tell which one you have,...
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Pentair IntelliChem Not Dispensing Chemicals? Check the Pump Tubes (522480)
If your Pentair IntelliChem stopped dispensing acid or chlorine, a worn Stenner pump tube is the most common cause. Here is how to spot a bad tube and replace it...
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Adding Spa Control to Hayward Automation? What the HL485SPAKIT Includes (and Who Needs It)
The Hayward HL485SPAKIT bundles two valve actuators, a smart relay, a junction box, and a 6-foot whip into one kit for pool and spa automation setups. Here is what each...
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Pentair IntelliValve vs. Standard Valve Actuator: Which Should You Buy? (521485 vs 263045)
Comparing the Pentair IntelliValve actuator (521485) with the standard 3-port valve actuator (263045). What each one does, how setup differs, and which one makes sense for your pool.
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Which Hayward Heat Exchanger Fits Your H-Series Heater? (FDXLHXA1150 Through FDXLHXA1400)
Hayward makes a different heat exchanger for every size of Universal H-Series heater. Here is how to match FDXLHXA1150 through FDXLHXA1400 to your exact heater model, plus what to check...
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Out of Relays? When You Need a Hayward OmniLogic Expansion Panel (HLEXPAND)
Out of relays on your Hayward OmniLogic? The HLEXPAND expansion panel adds more outputs so you can run extra pumps, lights, and valves without replacing your automation system.
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IntelliFlo Pump Not Responding to Your Automation System? Check the Communication Cable (Pentair 350122)
If your Pentair IntelliFlo pump runs fine on its own but your automation system can't control it, the communication cable is one of the most common culprits. Here's how to...
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